Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Book & Lyrics by TOM MACRAE
Music by DAN GILLESPIE SELLS
From an idea by JONATHAN BUTTERELL
30 April - 3 May 2025
Theatre Royal Wakefield
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AUDITIONS
We are accepting self-tapes for the following roles:
TREY SOPHISTICAY (Male, 35+, Baritone/Tenor)
Tray Sophisticay is a faded drag queen at the club, Legs Eleven. He is Scottish, sarcastic, and distinctly jaded. However, along with the other drag queens, he encourages Jamie’s ambition. He calms Jamie’s nerves and helps him to get ready for his first gig. Tray Sophisticay and the other drag queens repeatedly tease and make sarcastic personal remarks about one another. Scottish accent preferred. It would be advantageous if auditionees can demonstrate walking in heels.
JAMIE’S DAD (WAYNE NEW) (Male, 35+)
Wayne is Jamie’s father and Margaret’s ex-husband. He now has a new partner and they are expecting a child--a child he hopes will be “normal”. Jamie’s flamboyant homosexuality embarrasses him and he wants nothing to do with his son. He doesn’t care that he misses birthdays or spending time with him, and brutally tells Jamie the truth when his son seeks him out. Whilst this is a non-singing role there is an expectation that this role will double as Tray Sophisticay or within the ensemble.
It is our preference that where possible we will cast an actor who is able to double as BOTH roles. So therefore we request if you are auditioning for Tray Sophisticay that you also send the acting audition for Jamie’s Dad.
Please submit the following self tapes:
Acting Audition
Tray Sophisticay
pp 66-69
Jamie’s Dad
pp 106-107
Singing Audition
Your choice of contemporary Musical Theatre song.
If you have a recent video that shows your dance ability this would also be advantageous.
When selecting your own choice of song we recommend you choose a song that will best showcase your voice range and acting through song. We kindly request no songs from Hamilton or a of a similar style.
All materials can be downloaded from the link below.
All self tapes should be sent to:
[email protected]
or via whatsapp to 07701064673
The panel will review all tapes and you may be invited to a follow-up face to face audition within the following week.
Please note: This is an adult production and we require all performers to be aged 16 and over.
TREY SOPHISTICAY (Male, 35+, Baritone/Tenor)
Tray Sophisticay is a faded drag queen at the club, Legs Eleven. He is Scottish, sarcastic, and distinctly jaded. However, along with the other drag queens, he encourages Jamie’s ambition. He calms Jamie’s nerves and helps him to get ready for his first gig. Tray Sophisticay and the other drag queens repeatedly tease and make sarcastic personal remarks about one another. Scottish accent preferred. It would be advantageous if auditionees can demonstrate walking in heels.
JAMIE’S DAD (WAYNE NEW) (Male, 35+)
Wayne is Jamie’s father and Margaret’s ex-husband. He now has a new partner and they are expecting a child--a child he hopes will be “normal”. Jamie’s flamboyant homosexuality embarrasses him and he wants nothing to do with his son. He doesn’t care that he misses birthdays or spending time with him, and brutally tells Jamie the truth when his son seeks him out. Whilst this is a non-singing role there is an expectation that this role will double as Tray Sophisticay or within the ensemble.
It is our preference that where possible we will cast an actor who is able to double as BOTH roles. So therefore we request if you are auditioning for Tray Sophisticay that you also send the acting audition for Jamie’s Dad.
Please submit the following self tapes:
Acting Audition
Tray Sophisticay
pp 66-69
Jamie’s Dad
pp 106-107
Singing Audition
Your choice of contemporary Musical Theatre song.
If you have a recent video that shows your dance ability this would also be advantageous.
When selecting your own choice of song we recommend you choose a song that will best showcase your voice range and acting through song. We kindly request no songs from Hamilton or a of a similar style.
All materials can be downloaded from the link below.
All self tapes should be sent to:
[email protected]
or via whatsapp to 07701064673
The panel will review all tapes and you may be invited to a follow-up face to face audition within the following week.
Please note: This is an adult production and we require all performers to be aged 16 and over.
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About The Show
16, the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true.
Jamie New is a sixteen year old schoolboy who lives on a council estate in Sheffield, and doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is supported by his loving Mum and his best friend but he is terrified about the future. He overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.
Set to an original score, and based on a true story, this sparkly, funny, fabulous, outrageous, feel good and touching musical should be experienced by the entire family, and is not to be missed! “Theatrical Powerhouse” Diva Productions are proud to present this funny, fabulous and feel good coming of age musical that will leave your heart full and everybody talking about Jamie!
Everybody's Talking About Jamie was first produced by Sheffield Theatres at the Crucible Theatre on 9th Frebruary 2017 and was inspired by the BBC 3 documentary Jamie: Drag Queen At 16 produced by Firecracker Films and directed by Jenny Popplewell. The show transferred to the Apollo Theatre in London's West End, produced by Nica Burns and co-producers Ian Osborne, Paula Marie Black, Teresa and Craig Beech, on 6th November 2017.
Jamie New is a sixteen year old schoolboy who lives on a council estate in Sheffield, and doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is supported by his loving Mum and his best friend but he is terrified about the future. He overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.
Set to an original score, and based on a true story, this sparkly, funny, fabulous, outrageous, feel good and touching musical should be experienced by the entire family, and is not to be missed! “Theatrical Powerhouse” Diva Productions are proud to present this funny, fabulous and feel good coming of age musical that will leave your heart full and everybody talking about Jamie!
Everybody's Talking About Jamie was first produced by Sheffield Theatres at the Crucible Theatre on 9th Frebruary 2017 and was inspired by the BBC 3 documentary Jamie: Drag Queen At 16 produced by Firecracker Films and directed by Jenny Popplewell. The show transferred to the Apollo Theatre in London's West End, produced by Nica Burns and co-producers Ian Osborne, Paula Marie Black, Teresa and Craig Beech, on 6th November 2017.
We are pleased to be working with the following companies on this production:
This production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd.
www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
